Apple’s new iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever. But rumors indicate it won’t hold that title for long. Here’s what’s expected with next year’s even thinner iPhone Fold.
iPhone Fold expected to be 20% thinner than iPhone Air when unfolded
It’s never too early to start thinking about next year’s iPhones. And the expected standout of the fall 2026 lineup will be Apple’s first ever foldable model.
The ‘iPhone Fold,’ for lack of an official name, could be the most radically new iPhone model that Apple has ever made.
Among the rumored new features, it’s expected to be much thinner even than the new iPhone Air.
Here’s a breakdown:
iPhone Air: 5.6mm
iPhone Fold: 4.5-4.8mm when unfolded, 9-9.5mm when folded
This 4.5-4.8mm range was reported by analyst Ming Chi-Kuo earlier this year. Apple has likely finalized the specs since then, but Kuo’s estimates are still a solid reference point.
Based on Kuo’s reporting, the iPhone Fold will measure about a full millimeter thinner than iPhone Air when in use, unfolded.
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